The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,300
€ 24,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.05 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
127.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
